Philly Beer School

A pioneer in using education to simultaneously deconstruct and advance the mystique of craft beer.

Tara Nurin

Author, Draft Magazine

Best Adult Education School

Philadelphia Magazine

Philly Beer School

Never in the long history of drinking have beer lovers had it so good, with a brewing renaissance happening around the globe. The Beer School is your guide to the wide and wonderful beers of the world. We offer classes for every level of beer lover: from the enthusiast looking to develop their palate to the home brewer looking to expand their craft.

Beer Tasting Classes

Our classes are lively, comprehensive, authoritative, and purely fun. For beer lovers with a thirst for knowledge, our classes are a place to learn about beer in all its glory.

In some classes, we demystify beer by breaking down the grains, yeast, hops, and techniques that cause beer’s flavor to spin into thousands of directions. In others, we take you through a series of easy-to-understand flights. In others, we take you on a grand tour of a specific beer region. In almost all beers classes, we romp through beer history, styles and thirst-provoking stories.

Our instructors are funny, interesting and brilliant: you never quite know what’s coming next. It doesn’t hurt that we only pour the finest craft beer, either. Our philosophy is that the best way to learn about beer is pouring the best beer available and studying them.

Even if you are a seasoned beer connoisseur, our classes covers beer in such breadth and depth you will never be bored. At the same time, our enthusiasm on the subject –who doesn’t love great beer?– makes it seem fresh and new again

Beer Brewing Courses

At it’s core, the Beer School celebrates the joy of brewing great beer. Our brewing courses are for everyone: the passionate beginners love our simple-but-complex style; intermediate brewers are excited by our ability to go deeper; and for true geeks, learning from a master brewer instills inspiration in every class.

From mastering brewing an Imperial IPA to a classic Saison to crafting your own recipes, the Philly Beer School will help you reach your goal. Our instructors are talented brewers who will lead you all the way toward brewing nirvana.

Come and take a flavorful tour through the world of craft brews with the Beer School!

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Brewing classes are held on November 17th and December 8th, from 2 to 6 pm. In this brewing class, you will learn how to brew great beer. Even better, you will be brewing your own beer. A brewer-instructor will guide you through the process step by step: from brew to boil to bottle. By the end of the second day of class, you will be bottling your own hand-crafted beer. And leaving with all the knowledge you need to start brewing at home.…

December 2018

American Beer Tour Starts Now From California to Maine--we are going to explore the greatest breweries in the United States. Great beers are about places, not just where they're made, but where we get to drink them. And one of our favorites is right here in Philly. We may not get to travel across America in two hours, but the Philly Beer School is an amazing place to learn about beer. If you are a beer aficionado, or want to…

Brewing classes are held on January 12th and February 2nd In this brewing class, you will learn how to brew great beer. Even better, you will be brewing your own beer. A brewer-instructor will guide you through the process step by step: from brew to boil to bottle. By the end of the second day of class, you will be bottling your own hand-crafted beer. And leaving with all the knowledge you need to start brewing at home. Beer Brewing School “Best Adult…

February 2019

Level Two Beer Brewing Program at the Philly Beer School New to brewing? We suggest attending the Level One Brewing Program first. The Level Two Brewing Program is the critical step toward becoming a master homebrewer. In this program, the student learns to develop beer recipes and brew all-grain beers. Course fees do not include the brewing supplies fee of $50, payable first day of class. This is a two-day beer brewing program. Classes are held on February 9th and…

Brewing classes are held on May 18th and June 15th In this brewing class, you will learn how to brew great beer. Even better, you will be brewing your own beer. A brewer-instructor will guide you through the process step by step: from brew to boil to bottle. By the end of the second day of class, you will be bottling your own hand-crafted beer. And leaving with all the knowledge you need to start brewing at home. Beer Brewing Course “Best Adult Education”…

June 2019

The beer tasting class for craft beer nerds. The last few years have been a renaissance in brewing, and this class is a celebration of all things hoppy. Double IPA? Hazy and Juicy IPA? Black IPA? Fresh Hopped? We'll be covering the major styles in hoppy beers. You'll be getting your hands deep into the hops --literally and figuratively-- as we taste through some seriously hopped-up beers. By the end of this class, you'll know your hops, from Amarillo to Zenith.…

Brewing classes are held on May 18th and June 15th In this brewing class, you will learn how to brew great beer. Even better, you will be brewing your own beer. A brewer-instructor will guide you through the process step by step: from brew to boil to bottle. By the end of the second day of class, you will be bottling your own hand-crafted beer. And leaving with all the knowledge you need to start brewing at home. Beer Brewing Course “Best Adult Education”…

August 2019

The beer class for everyone. This is our introduction to how beer is made, major beer styles, and brewing history. The Philly Beer School's Beer 101 was featured on the TV show “What's Brewing" by Nicole Brewer, the CBS 3 Anchor and Reporter. Why Beer 101 It's a great time to be a beer lover. There are thousands of great beers to choose from, and more come every day. That also makes this the most confusing time to be a beer lover.…